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V203 EBL

2000 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,796 mi
Last recorded210,796 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 210,796 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +N/S/F AND O/S/F WISHBONES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear REAR AXLE CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 210,790 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNTING (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +N/S/F AND O/S/F WISHBONES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear REAR AXLE CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 209,665 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 209,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE PIPE FROM FLEXIBLE HOSE FORWARD PITTED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 208,848 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 208,829 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator LIGHT ON DASH (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened braking surface missing on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened braking surface missing on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 207,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 207,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 207,494 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corroded brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear across axle between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear across axle between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 203,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 191,685 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 191,685 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 180,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 164,675 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 152,912 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 144,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 133,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 120,234 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 109,594 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 98,988 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 86,792 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 75,852 miles

both front tyres getting low 2mm

rear brake pads stiking slightly †

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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V203 EBL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 101,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V203 EBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V203 EBL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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